| City: | Block Island, Rhode Island |
| City Alias: | New Shoreham |
| County: | Washington County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:38:20 PM |
| Population: | 1,410 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 401 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.1892, -71.5786 |
| Land Area: | 9.082 sq mi |
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Block Island sits 13 miles off Rhode Island's coast, accessible only by ferry or plane. Officially the Town of New Shoreham, this 9.7 square mile island transforms dramatically between winter isolation and summer tourism. With 1,818 housing units but only 663 occupied year-round, nearly 60% of homes sit vacant during the off-season, used exclusively for summer vacations.
The island's post office maintains 1,464 PO Boxes for just 663 households. That's 2.2 boxes per household. This unusually high ratio isn't accidental. Seasonal homeowners keep boxes year-round to receive property tax bills, utility statements, and renovation permits. Summer rental properties need mail service for rotating tenants. Island businesses serving tourists require reliable year-round addresses. The post office operates as the communications hub for a community whose population swings from 1,410 in winter to over 15,000 in summer.
Rural carrier routes serve the island's 59 streets with names like Ocean Ave, Beach Ave, Corn Neck Rd, and Mohegan Trail. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, Block Island has limited rural delivery to year-round residents. However, this is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative carrier delivery infrastructure. Most island residents and all seasonal homeowners rely on PO Boxes.
The year-round population skews older and wealthier. Median age: 55.3 years. Median home value: $936,200. Over half of adults (51.3%) hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Per capita income of $40,218 combined with high housing costs indicates this isn't a working-class fishing village anymore. It's a vacation destination where seasonal tourism drives the economy. Just 189 business establishments employ 382 people, many in seasonal hospitality work.
Street names preserve the island's maritime and agricultural heritage. Water St and High St anchor the Old Harbor village center. Corn Neck Rd runs along the northern beach. Historic names like Mohegan Trail, Old Mill Rd, and Snake Hole Rd recall the island's Native American and colonial past. Coast Guard Rd leads to the station. Mansion Rd passes Victorian-era hotels.
Mail addressed to either Block Island or New Shoreham will arrive correctly. Both names have been recognized since before 2004. Block Island is the preferred name, but New Shoreham remains the official town designation and appears on legal documents.
Street names mix coastal geography (Ocean Ave, Beach Ave, W Side Rd) with island heritage (Mohegan Trail, Old Harbor, Snake Hole Rd) and historic landmarks (Mansion Rd, Coast Guard Rd).
ZIP Code 02807 has 1,410 residents and 663 households (average 2.13 persons per household). The median age is 55.3 years, significantly older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.4%, much higher than the state average of 71.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,410Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 829Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 155.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $72,450Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 663Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $936,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.13Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.21Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 953 | 863 | 836 | 893 | 906 | 885 | 830 | 827 | 916 | 871 | 1,007 | 962 | 829 |
| Decennial Census | 1,051 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,410 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.3
Male Median Age: 53.4
Female Median Age: 56.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | 29 | 27 | 38 | 31 | 32 | 37 | 29 | 40 | 31 | 51 | 56 | 69 | 59 | 60 | 42 | 23 | 23 |
| Female | 17 | 34 | 22 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 37 | 28 | 37 | 50 | 73 | 87 | 61 | 55 | 49 | 21 | 33 |
| Total | 36 | 63 | 49 | 70 | 60 | 56 | 62 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 101 | 129 | 156 | 120 | 115 | 91 | 44 | 56 |
| White: | 1,275 | 89.47% |
| Black: | 17 | 1.19% |
| Hispanic:* | 66 | 4.63% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.35% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 0.49% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 55 | 3.86% |
| Total: | 1,425 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 696 | 49.36% | 53.4 years |
| Females: | 714 | 50.64% | 56.3 years |
| Total: | 1,410 | 100% | 55.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 809 | 97.59% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 20 | 2.41% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.41% |
| Total Population: | 829 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 809 | 97.59% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 20 | 2.41% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $72,450, which is far less than the state median ($86,372), is down $16,300 (18.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,027. Family households earn a median of $98,237 versus $36,842 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,395). By gender, male median income is $73,533 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,850), with a current gap of $73,533 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.7%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.0%). The unemployment rate is 9.5%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,750 | $90,789 | $90,491 | $90,526 | $84,750 | $73,952 | $76,174 | $65,893 | $59,423 | $72,500 | $72,279 | $66,652 | $72,450 |
| Median Family Income | $103,109 | $104,766 | $92,386 | $93,646 | $91,406 | $86,458 | $80,625 | $76,932 | $66,071 | $82,802 | $75,096 | $83,333 | $98,237 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $55,938 | $60,688 | $61,750 | $64,018 | $71,000 | $0 | $73,636 | $46,389 | $50,278 | $58,359 | $61,761 | $36,058 | $36,842 |
| Median Male Income | $58,750 | $66,667 | $51,927 | $54,844 | $65,000 | $64,097 | $63,947 | $67,550 | $63,750 | $65,321 | $66,974 | $65,417 | $73,533 |
| Median Female Income | $50,461 | $52,500 | $53,646 | $44,063 | $49,375 | $44,545 | $50,357 | $42,143 | $0 | $25,787 | $25,995 | $28,363 | $0 |
| Employed: | 383 | 50.39% |
| Unemployed: | 40 | 5.26% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 337 | 44.34% |
| Total: | 760 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 175 | 45.69% |
| Service: | 83 | 21.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 49 | 12.79% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 39 | 10.18% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 37 | 9.66% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 383 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $936,200, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is down $63,801 (6.38%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $100,800. The median gross rent is $1,422, which is well above the state median ($1,273), is up $589 (70.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $562. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.76% (35.46% with a mortgage, 64.54% free-and-clear) and renters 28.24% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 79.82%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.85%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,156,300 | $1,078,100 | $1,104,200 | $1,098,000 | $1,037,000 | $900,700 | $983,900 | $983,700 | $936,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 13.51% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 16 | 14.41% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 13 | 11.71% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 8 | 7.21% |
| No Rent: | 59 | 53.15% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $833 | $825 | $893 | $870 | $838 | $768 | $841 | $814 | $860 | $818 | $1,139 | $1,259 | $1,422 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 100 | 25.45% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 182 | 46.31% |
| Renter Occupied: | 111 | 28.24% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 393 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 393 | 20.18% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,554 | 79.82% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,947 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,770 | 90.91% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 177 | 9.09% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,947 | 100% |
In 2023, 51.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.30%, which is on par with the state rate (4.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 1.90 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (32.89%). College enrollment is 22.37%, which is on par with the state rate (35.80%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 1.42% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 35 | 5.51% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 169 | 26.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 77 | 12.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 19 | 2.99% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 211 | 33.23% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 115 | 18.11% |
| Total: | 635 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 591 | 93.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 326 | 51.34% |
| Private Insurance: | 566 | 57.35% |
| Public Insurance: | 319 | 32.32% |
| No Insurance: | 102 | 10.33% |
| Total: | 987 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 885 | 89.67% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 19 | 12.50% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 50 | 32.89% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 49 | 32.24% |
| College or graduate school: | 34 | 22.37% |
| Total: | 152 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 19 | 12.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 99 | 65.13% |
ZIP Code 02807 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 188 business establishments, employing about 393 people with an annual payroll of $43,510,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,869Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 188Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,242,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $43,510,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 393Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 02807 is located in Washington County, Rhode Island, within the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39300) and Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,673,807 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 02807. It covers 9.082 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.189 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Providence-Warwick, RI-MASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,673,807Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 9.082 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.189 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 765.32 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 02807 is in the New Shoreham School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.